juniperus procumbens nana - Gardening Tips
Incredibly popular, Juniperus procumbens 'Nana' (Garden Juniper) is a compact mat-forming evergreen shrub with long trailing branches radiating in all directions. They are densely covered with prickly, blue-green needles, which keep their fantastic color in all seasons. We grow the prostrate, spreading Juniperus procumbens ‘Nana’ grafted onto a standard, which lets the masses of tight, primarily juvenile, bluish-green foliage drape down and out to cover the stem.
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The result is a dramatic, upright accent plant that requires only a small footprint. Juniperus procumbens 'Nana' is an evergreen groundcover conifer shrub with blue and green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established.
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Does well in alkaline and well-drained soil. The Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper 'Nana' is a cultivar that is an evergreen, conifer, low-growing shrub that may reach from 6 inches to 1 foot tall and 5 to 6 feet wide. The cultivar, 'Nana,' forms a dense compact mat with branches that tend to intertwine and spread out in sprays. ‘Nana’ is a dwarf, less vigorous form that features spiny-pointed blue-green needles (to 1/3” long). It typically grows 8-12” tall and spreads to 6’ wide over time.
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Foliage may turn purplish in winter. No serious insect or disease problems.